The Queen's Twin and Other Stories (eBook)

Exploring human relationships in 19th-century America

Sarah Orne Jewett (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
193 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766458322-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Queen's Twin and Other Stories," Sarah Orne Jewett weaves a tapestry of intricately crafted narratives that explore the lives and relationships of rural New England women. Her literary style is marked by a keen sense of local color, utilizing vivid descriptions and regional dialects that breathe life into her characters and settings. Jewett's work emerges as a significant contribution to American Regionalism, capturing the subtleties of small-town life with both elegance and precision, often illuminating the social dynamics of the 19th-century American landscape. Sarah Orne Jewett, a prominent figure in American literature, was deeply influenced by her upbringing in Maine. Growing up in a close-knit community, she developed an appreciation for the intricacies of human emotion and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, themes that resonate throughout her work. Jewett's extensive travels and friendships with notable literary figures, such as Willa Cather, also enriched her perspective, allowing her to deftly portray the struggles and triumphs of women in her time. I highly recommend "The Queen's Twin and Other Stories" for readers seeking a profound exploration of female experiences and rural life in America. Jewett's insightful storytelling, combined with her exquisite prose, offers both a historical context and an enduring relevance that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century literature • 19th Century Women • American Fiction • American social dynamics • authentic rural life • Character-driven narratives • Classic Literature • female author • female perspective fiction • female protagonists • Fiction • Historical cultural insights • Literary Realism • Nature and Environment • New England • new england setting • poignant relationship tales • Regionalism • Regional short stories • rural new England • Sarah Orne Jewett • Short Stories • short stories collection • social life and customs • United States • Women